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Okay I've always been aware that Japan has a really strong industry with abounding quality, but for some reason manga always seemed impenetrable. But seemed being the key word, I've now gotten a bit tired of western comics in its current state, so I want to put more effort to finding some manga to read.
What would be recommendable for a complete outsider? I've watched a little bit anime. I watched Toonami (Dragon Ball Z, etc.) when I was in like middle school, and more recently I got into the more mature anime on today's Toonami like Cowboy Bebop and Fullmetal Alchemist.


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Mathison: Natural does not equal organicMany of us are reading labels and trying to make healthier choices regarding our food and personal products. When trying to make better choices, it's important to know what labels mean, and what they don't.
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Many of us are reading labels and trying to make healthier choices regarding our food and personal products.
When trying to make better choices, it's important to know what labels mean, and what they don't. Regardless of whether or not you think organic products are better for you, it's important to understand the terminology.
Natural refers to products produced or existing in nature, thus not artificial. The Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have no specific standard or definitions regarding natural product labeling, except as it applies to added color, synthetic substances and flavors. It certainly is implied that natural means good, wholesome and safe.
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The only way for you as a consumer to determine what's best for you is to read the ingredient labels. Be aware that natural claims may be a marketing tactic. The term "healthy skepticism" seems to fit this scenario.
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Two Great Horned Owls (Bubo virginianus) talk to each other on a mid-march night at Peck's Lake [Arizona]. They're sitting about 150 meters apart, and a third was calling about a half mile away. These owls nest in the steep rocky cliffs around the lake and hunt in the flatlands surrounding the lake and marsh. I have "compressed" this file, the actual time between calls is about 15 seconds, but the time between the query and response is accurate.
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He spoke with Fortune's Daniel Roberts about some of his choices, and the harder decisions to make in certain categories.
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I was thinking about my principles for a decision. And as I think about where business is headed, and what I think is going to be crucial in the future, first of all I looked at people who work at companies that are extremely aspirational in their purpose or their ideal.
The second filter was, are they people from companies that have sustained results? The third principle was the diversity of the team -- obviously on every team the chemistry is what drives results. I thought an awful lot about, if I were sitting in a room with these people, would I want to build a business with them? And I wanted companies that are nimble and big. I made a lot of picks from big companies, but big companies that have been agile. And I wanted companies that are involved in big data. And I wanted people who I think are curious, who are involved in lots of different things.
For Chairman, I chose Scott Cook. He clearly understands nimbleness, agility, big data. He's a curious person. And I've had the good fortune of spending time with him because he was on the P&G board. He's thoughtful, a bit cerebral. And he asks the right questions. And that's absolutely what you want as a non-executive chairman.
At CEO, it was a tough call, but I'm picking Carlos Brito. I've learned a lot about A-B InBev (BUD) lately. First of all I think he's a charming person, lovely to be with, and he's smart and down to earth. He created a scholarship program for Brazilian kids. He's worked alongside incredible people in his career. He's worked under Lemann, who just bought Heinz with Buffett, so he's had amazing mentors. For all those reasons, I think he'd be a great CEO.
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In the COO category, I went with Rosalind Brewer. Look at her career path. First of all, I love that she studied chemistry, so she has a technical background. She was at Kimberly-Clarke, she's on the board at Lockheed Martin so she understands technology. She's at Walmart, a great company -- as an operator, Walmart (WMT) is about as good as it gets -- and she's had a great career with them. So I think she'd be a good COO combined with Brito. It's all about chemistry.
Let's go to CFO. I think there I have to choose Peter Oppenheimer. There are a lot of good ones here, and it's a really critical role, but I just think the complexity of the supply chain that Apple (AAPL) works in, the heat they've taken on their amount of cash … The company is extremely well managed and I'd say very undervalued now. I think he would be ready for anything.
At CIO, I think Jeanette Horan at IBM (IBM). Think about all the things I talked about in my criteria -- big and nimble, technology, big data -- the work they've done under three different CEOs has been remarkable. The work they're doing in enterprise, the work they're doing with the cloud, the impact they're trying to make on analytics and big data, I just think she's very special.
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4512 California Sw, Seattle, WA | Directions 9811647.562461 -122.386620
Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm; 5pm-9:30pm
Neighborhoods: Junction, West Seattle
most of the time great food – im not just sayign this because i used to live near them.
they do have good sushi. when i was younger i didnt like sushi at all. but after a while i started to get a acquired taste. (japanese roommates) and really they are one of the best sushi places you can go to in seattle. americanized or japanese it doesnt matter. they are good.
most of their other food is pretty good. too if you arent sushi buffs. they make a good yakisoba is no matter what you want. chicken or beef. their teriyaki is good too. most of what they have on their menu is pretty good. it usually depends on if they are busy or not. sometimes if they are busy some of their dishes will taste good. and if they arent other dishes will taste good.
either way. a great place to try if you love sushi.
The most overlooked Japanese restaurant in West Seattle – Over the past 5 or so years I have eaten here often for lunch. One of my favorites is the chicken udon (soup), it is the most flavorful you'll find among the three Japanese restaurants in the West Seattle Junction. The same is true of the chicken yakisoba; flavors are outstanding. The have recently redecorated with a very pleasant warmth. Very nice people make this a winner in my book.
GREAT SUSHI, GREAT PRICE!! – I stop by this place whenever I get the chance. The prices are great, and so is the sushi. It's ran by a great family who is friendly, open, and easy to get to know. It's in a great location with bars, shops, and cute cafes within walking distance. I love sushi, so when I go to a sushi restaurant I usually only order nigiri or rolls, but this place also has fabulous yakisoba!! It's actually my favorite place to get yakisoba and the prices are incredibly low. Stop by and give it a try if you get the chance, also there's parking in the back, one block east of California ave.
kamei or bust! – walking in here i didn't know what to think. but as i opened the doors and saw 2 lovely ladies waiting to seat me with they pretty smiles i knew it was going to a good time! well that was 8 years ago and i tell you things have only gotten better i truly love this place they give you warm towels in winter cool ones in summer! how cool is that! they seat you quickly you get your order in and your eating in less than 20 mins! doesn't get any better than that! they will keep an eye out for you to make sure everything is taken care of always making sure you have water i have never had an empty glass in this place really people this place is great! the owners are great people who love to talk to their customers and really get to know them their daughters are also great girls who make sure everything is taken care of this is a well run place and im surprised that it isn't alot bigger! the food is just amazing you will be going back forever like i said i have been going here for 8 years and they are the only sushi i eat i have never touched sushi or Japaneses food from another place and neither will you if you try this place. i have been to japan and had food there and this place is authentic as it gets!
Our favorite spot for sushi – The food and service are unbeatable at Kamei. The family who owns and operates Kamei are the nicest people and the food is delicious. We first discovered this West Seattle jewel about 4 years ago and it has been our favorite place for sushi ever since. Having eaten at many japenese restaurants, thats saying alot. Everything that we've tried on the menu has been great, some of the standouts for us are the Red Dragon roll and the Spicy Hamachi roll. Delicious! All of our friends that we have introduced to this restaurant have become hooked also. Give Kamei a try, you won't regret it!
Consistent good food and fair prices! – This is a warm family run restaurant. The owners have always been hands on and with a smile on their face provide good food at very accomodating prices. My favorite is their tonkatsu/ tempura combination. The salad which comes with is adorned with a tasty asian dressing. The miso soup is predictably good and includes tofu and seaweed. I especially enjoy the presentation bento box which includes sides of tonkatsu sauce and tempura sauce. They are also very generous with the sliced cabbage garnish, also accompanied with the delicious dressing. Dessert always comes with every entree and is a wonderfully sliced fresh orange. This is one of West Seattle's best kept secrets and I still don't know how they do it for such an affordable price!
Best Sushi in West Seattle – This place is way better than the other "trendy" sushi places in West Seattle. Its WAY cheaper too.
The BEST Sushi in West Seattle – This place is a find! Family run, always busy, yet you never have to wait very long for a table. The daily specials change and unfailingly they are always excellent. Don't be afraid to try something new and don't be afraid to ask questions. Sit at the bar and watch the sushi chef practice his art. It's a treat.
Love it! – Having moved to Alki from the Eastside...I was on my hunt to find my new local sushi bar to replace I Love Sushi, Rikki Rikki and Sushiman. So...I tried Mashiko first....over priced and very poor service. My 20 yr old daughter even complained and she rarely complains about sushi when it's free! Then I tried Kamei.....I never tried anywhere else since and that was year ago. The service is very attentive at this family run business and the food is wonderful. I always start with the Tako Su that is made in a very generous portion and with this spicy light sauce, filled with cucumbers, seaweed, tobiko eggs, crab & octopus. The fish is extremely fresh and tasty. Everyone is served a pot of hot green tea upon being seated....just another special touch.
Excellent Food and Cheap Prices – My buddies and I go to lunch at Kamei's once a week. There are many good choices. I'm hooked on their daily seafood specials. My friends favor the chicken and beef dishes.
Their prices are more than reasonable and the best deal in town. If I eat at an Eastside restaurant I pay almost doubl for something not nearly as good.
This is a family owned and operated restaurant. They are the nicest people and will always try to accomodate special requests.
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Waters Edge Private Peninsula, Beach & Private Pool in Bethany Beach
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- sleeps 10
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- community The Cove
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4 bedroooms, 4.5 bathrooms, sleeps 10 in gated executive community with pool.
Your own private 1- acre peninsula with long water views from every window. Waters Edge is nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the exclusive, gated Cove executive community. A short walk to the fine sand swimming beach, private community pool and tennis/basketball court. Enjoy breathtaking long water views that go on forever.
This executive multi-million dollar home is ideally suited for your vacation dreams. Waters Edge features 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, whirlpool tub, family room, and sleeps 10. Located in the 'quiet resort,' this executive home is conveniently situated near numerous golf courses, bike paths, three boardwalks and superb dining in 200 restaurants in 2 states.
Delaware Seashore Park is in easy strolling distance for swimming, shelling, hiking, fishing. The Cove is ideally situated between tax-free outlet shopping in lively Rehoboth Beach and the spicy nightlife of Dewey Beach and Ocean City, MD. Did I tell you about the birding? This is a great bird watching location.
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Marcia Plotkin 610-358-5366
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Beds: 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds, 1 sleeper sofa.
Private community pool and tennis courts. Multiple sun decks, screened porch, captain's walk with killer views.
Home theater with large wall mounted HDTV with satellite digital recording feature and Dolby surround sound, and CD/DVD. High speed Internet with Dell computer and WIFI router for the entire home.
Large wall mounted HDTV in MBR with digital recording feature. Unlimited US long distance telephone calling.
A Panoramic Tour of Waters Edge is available for your viewing at:
On-site private community pool and tennis/basketball court.
Full kitchen with microwave, coffee maker, full kitchen utensils, serving island. Air Conditioning, Washer & Dryer. A dumbwaiter serving 3-levels.
Gas grill, several bicycles, beach toys, beach chairs, some fishing equipment.
Multiple bicycles, fishing and crabbing gear, 2 car garage, outside parking for additional cars on the property, hobby workbench.
Private outside Shower.
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Onsite: 21-home private gated executive community offers a pool and tennis/basketball court. Cruise the bay in your kayak or raft. Crabbing, clamming,
fishing and birdwatching right on the one acre property. Biking and hiking are yours for the asking. Or just relax, eat, read, sleep, sun and sip while you enjoy the panoramic view of the glorious sunsets from the widow's peak.
Nearby: Short walk to the beach for swimming and surf fishing, wander for miles in the adjacent DE Seashore Park. Numerous golf courses, bike paths, three boardwalks, and superb dining in states.
Tax-free outlet shopping/antiquing in nearby Rehoboth Beach. Ocean and bay watersports - charter boat fishing, wind surfing. Wide range of activities for children. Touring all around.
Local Watersports: swimming, crabbing, clamming, boating, Kayaking, jet skiing, sailing, sport fishing, beachcombing, surfing, shelling, windsurfing.
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Weekly Rental for Waters Edge.... 2014 Season
Available weekly only during Summer and early Fall months for private getaways, golf escapes, or business retreats. Also for the Mom's & Grandmom's escape week, or any other excuse to enjoy life's benefits.
Flexi Mini-Week - 5-days/4-nights wkend-$1,995 *OR* 4-days/3-nights wkend - $1,695
Available only during off-season. Please call for availability.
Summer High Season: June 29 to Aug. 30, 2013 - $5250 to $5650 per week.
Fall Season: Aug. 31 to Oct 4, 2014 - $2625. to $4990 per week.
Off Season: Oct 5 to Oct 25, 2014 - $2625 per week
* Occupancy 10. Weekly rental is Saturday to Saturday. Cleaning included in all rental prices. Security deposit required.
* No group rentals, No Smoking, No pets.
Call anytime for availability and additional details.
Marcia Plotkin 610-358-5366
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Top things to do in Bethany Beach
- Frolic in the pristeen pool, nearby beach & ocean
- Extensive tax-free outlet shopping in DE
- Check out the regional boardwalks in DE & MD
- Fishing at the ocean or bay or off the property
- Chill out while sunning on the multiple decks
Top things to do on a budget
- Frolic in the pristeen pool, nearby beach & ocean
- Enjoy the pool & facilities
- Check out the regional boardwalks in DE & MD
- Extensive tax-free outlet shopping in DE
- Nature walks & exploring
Top things to do with a family
- Frolic in the pristeen pool, nearby beach & ocean
- Nature walks & exploring
- Enjoy the pool & facilities
- Check out the regional boardwalks in DE & MD
- Extensive tax-free outlet shopping in DE
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A Magical Trip To Mexico – (a story by my 9 year old)
I don't know what makes me happier – the fact that my 9 year old is writing stories, or the fact that they contain a little Latin sabor.
At school they've been practicing for a writing assessment, and my son brought home some of his stories.
I may be biased, but I think he shows promise. I gave him a hug and told him I loved his stories.
"Writing must be in the blood!" I said proudly. Carlos smacked his forehead.
"I guess we'll have to build an addition onto the house so he can live with us forever then," he said.
Hee hee…
Anyway, here is his entire story transcribed. I corrected spelling and some punctuation but everything else is as he wrote it.
A Magical Trip To Mexico
by J. López (9 years old)
I was wanting to go to Mexico with my family. I snapped my fingers and I was there. I decided we should make a party. My family came along. We had a lot of snacks. The snacks were salsa, chips and much more. We even had a confetti machine.
The music was very good. Now it's time to hit the piñata. The piñata was a donkey and was purple, green and red. Everyone hit the piñata – nothing came out. Now it was my turn. I hit the piñata – Whack! Whack! The donkey broke in half. All the sweets fell on the ground. There were red, blue, yellow, and green candy. I put so many in my pockets that I thought it might explode.
They had big hats. They were colorful. Some were black – I tried them on – way too big. I tried the colorful ones – too small. Then I saw a black and white hat that looked like a mariachi hat. I tried it on – just right. Then I went to the costume room. Next I looked for a suit that would match my hat. I saw a suit that was just right. I tried it – it was great.
When I came out of the dressing room I saw a mariachi band on the stage, so I went back to the costume room. I saw a chest full of instruments. I saw a blue guitar. It looked sapphire blue. I took it. I went back onto the stage and played with them. Then I tripped and I was back in my room. In my pocket I found a piece of confetti. I wondered if I really went to Mexico or if it was a dream.
The End
Posted on April 10, 2011, in humor, niños, writing. Bookmark the permalink. 15 Comments.
Tal como su madre! I was totally captured by the details of the story, and the pure excitement he conveyed. I was totally in Mexico with him, until I was pleasantly surprised by the end! Loved it. Please give him another hug for me. I'm a proud tia.
Hahaha…it's in the blood girl! That is too cute!!! He definitely knows how to put a twist a story! ;)
Very colorful and vivid this story of your son's! I wonder how old Edgar will be when and if he becomes fond of writing. I try to encourage him to write for me, just little things here and there, and would be happy with anything he chooses… but a little writing spark would definitely stroke the ego! Keep encouraging him… and tell Carlos to hold off on that extra room. He may the accomplished author in our circle :-)
Your son's already a good storyteller and knows how to finish the story with that extra punch. I love the texture. He's only nine? I say feed that writing gift of his as much as you can, Tracy. You're blessed! Might even have a novelist or poet on your hands. ; D
Ay Tracy your sons´s story gave me goosebumps! It is so vivid, detailed and with a great twist!
Please tell him that whenever he wants to come to Mexiquito and whack some piñatas he is more than welcome to bring you all and stay at my house! Gosh your kid rocks!
You must be one proud Mamma. :D
Felicidades Amiga!
Loved it! Great description…and what a twist at the end. Yes, he definitely writes like his mama.
Que bello! Me gusta su aplicación a los detalles y el toque mágico del final! Yo creo que sí fue a Mexico!
Felicidades al chiquitín!
I'm so sorry I missed this great post on Sunday! Your son definitely takes after you. What a great and vivid story. I loved it. :) And please tell him that it wasn't a dream…it was a party at my house. :)
Such a great and creative story! I bet it was the best one in his class. I also like the *Latin flavor*. :-) Bien hecho!
Smart kid! He's already using descriptive words like "sapphire blue" and casting himself as the hero who finally breaks the piñata. He obviously knows the difference between reality and fantasy and leaves us wondering. Is he taking music lessons? He obviously wants to play that sapphire blue guitar with the mariachi band.
Beautiful! What a great story!


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Validated DB2 skills help you stand out with your employer, meet annual education objectives, and create an edge in the employment marketplace.
IBM is offering the all new DB2 10.1 Fundamentals Certification (exam 610) to attendees of the Information on Demand global conference in Las Vegas, Nevada from October 21 – 25, 2012. And if you are not attending the conference, IBM is offering the Take it Again promotion through November 30, 2012.
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Take a look at the picture below. The leaking/dripping part is the thing that juts out from the main pipe.
So help me out ....... what is this? Some kind of pressure release or something? Appears to be a brass fitting.
Is this an easy replace? Screw off old, screw on new?
Another issue -- I don't have a shutoff valve prior to this piece. The main shutoff for the house is located downstream - it's up past the top of the photo after the water gets past the pressure tank.
Also downstream from this point there is a drain valve that I can connect to a hose. Do I basically have to kill the electricity and drain the whole system in order to work at this area?
To help orient you - the water enters the house from the pipe in the lower left of the photo. Then it comes to this junction point - to the left is the pressure tank, to the right is mystery part. Continuing up past the top of the screen is the rest of the house plumbing.
Appreciate all your help.
Cass, thanks!
Looks like I need the female version of that.
What about the fix - any solution here besides the complete draining of the system and flipping off the breaker switch supplying power to the pump?
It's the middle of winter here in CT and I'd rather not deal with garden hoses and finding a place outside to drain a huge amount of water (I don't have a basement drain - the big drain pipe exits my basement destined for the septic, at a level about six feet above the basement floor).
Let me know if there are any tricks....(wishful thinking perhaps)
How much water you would have to drain depends on how large your pressure tank is . If it's a common size bladder type tank you wouldn't have to drain more than 5-10 gallons . If that's your pressure gauge I see the bottom of , right above the pressure relief valve , looks like maybe it should be changed while you have things drained . A lot of residental pump/well systems don't have one of those relief valves , I know mine don't . If yours is threaded where it's leaking like the one in Cass's picture is maybe you could screw a plug in it for a temporary fix . DO NOT DO THAT UNLESS SOME OF THE MORE EXPERIENCED PEOPLE ON HERE TELL YOU IT'S OK . If it's been several years since any work has been done on the system , now might be a good time to have an experienced person come out & replace the relief valve , check the air charge in the pressure tank & possibly replace the gague & pressure switch . Every thing needs some maintenance now & then . I'm sure some pros will comment .
You need that pressure relief valve ... it is code to protect you. Shutting off the breaker and draining the tank is a quick process. Buy the valve cass has recommended. My caution is that a certain amount of risk is present doing this repair in that you may damage the "cross" (that is the whole assembly) since most well water is corrosive and the torque to loosen this component may cause a failure. If you want to DIY, make sure you don't perform this at some bizzare hour since you may need to call in a plumber if things go wrong ... where in CT are you?
You never get to old to learn . As a retired electrician I have checked electrical problems with pumps , pressure switches & other well / pump equipment . I can't ever recall seeing a pressure relief valve on a tank tee . Reading these forums is entertaining & educational .
Thanks everyone - here's an update.
I just picked up a new pressure relief valve at Lowe's - unfortunately I can't find a female version and my favorite plumbing supply shop is not open Sundays. Will just have to throw an adapter on.
Good idea about changing the pressure gauge while I've got it drained - I'll go back and pick one of those up. The current one is looking beat up. I'm also taking advantage of the drain to replace another drippy old valve further downstream.
Yeah - the torque worries me too - could cause a chain reaction as the whole system is pretty old. Got a couple pipe wrenches, will try to keep the force as focused and localized as possible.
Oh, I'm located in Brookfield, CT.
I'm not sure what you mean by needing a female version. They are all male X female. Male into the pressure line and female to vent the water away.
Re female - that was my mistake - I thought the threads belonged to the pipe and not the release, which is why I thought the release was female. I discovered this when I actually removed the part. So I didn't need the adapter, just screwed it in, along with a new pressure gauge. By the way, when I actually looked at the old gauge, it was stuck it a permanent 25 psi, even after I took it off the pipe. Good thing I got that replaced too.
Interestingly, after I made the replacement, I started the electricity to the pump again, the pressure crawled up slowly into the 40's and then suddenly shot up to over 100 for a few seconds. My replacement valve is set for 75 psi, so it sputtered and spurted until the pressure fell back again to a steady 65, within about 10 seconds. It continued to drip for awhile (maybe 30 minutes) after that, but then stopped.
Since then, the pump goes on and off like normal and the pressure is between about 35 and about 65. I'm thinking I'm good to go, but should I continue to monitor the pressure? Should spurts above 75 be a rare occurrence? Is 65 too much on a regular basis? Is this range too wide?
This might be why the old one was leaking. You may have some problem that you don't want to leave unrepaired. The pressure should always do the same thing. Come on at a given pressure and go up to a pressure 20 to 30 pounds higher than the on pressure. If it's spiking like that, there is something wrong. This could take out your bladder tank and possibly break a pipe if it goes high enough. The PRV is supposed to take care of that, but if it does, your going to have a flood.
Thanks Bob, I'll check the pressure tonight after I get home. We have lots of laundry and dishwashing backlog, so I'll have plenty of opportunities to observe.
Other than monitoring the pressure, what other diagnostics can I do as a DIY?
I don't mind calling in a pro, but the last guy we had in just started replacing stuff left and right, without telling us until it was time for the bill - some was needed but I suspect not all was necessary. I would like to get a little better handle on the issues before turning someone loose on it.
I understand that, I wouldn't like to have an R&R specialist in my home either.
To check it out, just cycle it off and on several times to see if you can get it to repeat the spike. If so, be looking at the switch and if the points are still closed beyond it's normal off pressure, look at it's plumbing for a problem.
Some places have a code that requires a pressure relief valve on private well systems and some don't. And as far back as wells go, the code hasn't been in place for very long.
You do not want to use a PR valve rated at over 75 psi on any private residential well.
You never plug a PR valve.
Your pump stayed on when it should have shut off at the high setting of the pressure switch. IMO there is something wrong with your pressure switch, maybe rust in it and/or the nipple it is installed on.
As Bob says, you really need to find and fix the cause or you could blow the pump off the drop pipe, bust the bladder in the pressure tank or bust plumbing or any plastic parts in the plumbing and fixtures.
Hint, some folks are anti DIYer... taking anything like this PR valve off or putting it on a tank tee is not hard or dangerous etc. etc. as you've probably seen. Put a block of wood etc. under the tee on the side that will want to rotate down toward the floor as you screw the part out or in. Anyone with the slightest experience in using a wrench or two will automatically know how to do it! Although I'm not sure about folks from New England other than my DIY customers up there, I suspect if when done they have a leak they might, without much effort or time going by, think to turn off the power to the pump or the water and find the leak and a way to wipe up the water or otherwise dry the floor.
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I thought of this too - all my valves were closed when I powered the system back on. It was coming from completely drained and depressurized. Does that make a difference? After I installed the replacement PRV, I closed all the valves and turned the electricity back on, thinking I would check for leaks. Should I have let it run through the hose for a minute or so before closing up the system to test?
(That also would have prevented a nice glob of air and sediment from slapping into my house filter - had to replace the filter after the flow cleared up - live and learn)
Also - sorry for the newb question, but where is the pressure switch? I've got a box mounted on the wall with all of the wiring in it but no switches. Is it inside the tank?
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In your picture , just to the left of the prv you replaced I think I see a small pipe sticking up that is threaded into the tank tee . Is there a small box with wires going to it on top of that small pipe ? If so that would be your pressure switch . Did you check the air pressure in the pressure tank while you had everything drained ? If you have a submersible pump ( a pump that's down in the well ) the pressure switch is usually on or near the tank tee . If you have a pump you can see in your basement the switch might be mounted on the pump .


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